Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Jr shoots in and drives through. Bonifacio sprawls well.
Gracie Jr defending well as Bonifacio loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Bonifacio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr can't break the clinch.
Gracie Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr stalls.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie Jr's efforts to push away.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Gracie Jr seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T2#
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #T3#
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position. #T4#
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a left hand. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.#CL#
Bonifacio darts in and clinches Gracie Jr up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is leaning against Gracie Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie Jr drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Gracie Jr has Bonifacio pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Bonifacio improves position.
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie Jr just leaning against Bonifacio, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr walks into a left hand.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie Jr.
Jab from Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio moves into range and clinches up with Gracie Jr.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonifacio prevents Gracie Jr from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #BC#
Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr misses the shot to the body.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Gracie Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonifacio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio. No joy for Gracie Jr on that attempt.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie Jr throws out the jab. #CL#
Bonifacio has managed to clinch.
Gracie Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Gracie Jr's ribcage. Gracie Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie Jr is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Nick Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #TD2#
Gracie Jr jumps guard and drags Bonifacio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bonifacio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonifacio has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.
Gracie Jr keeping full guard, as Bonifacio tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Gracie Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a triangle but Bonifacio pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Andres Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Stampede wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stampede scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Stampede tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stampede manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stampede throwing a counter right hand but Gracie Jr manages to avoid it.
Stampede has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stampede tests Gracie Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Stampede rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Gracie Jr shoots in and bounces Stampede off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr has gone for a leg lock! Stampede slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie Jr's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stampede tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede stays in close to Gracie Jr's body and controls the position.
Stampede knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stampede is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stampede doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Stampede has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stampede reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stampede taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch successfully.
Lightbringer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to break free but Lightbringer pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer has Gracie Jr pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightbringer is pushing Gracie Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbringer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lightbringer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightbringer as Gracie Jr tries to tie him up. #T1#
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lightbringer slows down the pace here.
Lightbringer lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightbringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
The referee calls for Lightbringer to work.
Lightbringer stalling.
Lightbringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Lightbringer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie Jr up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uther Lightbringer.
A big right from Gracie Jr misses.
Lightbringer slips a jab from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lightbringer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Gracie Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Lightbringer improves position.
Lightbringer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr is trying to break free.
Lightbringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie Jr's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #BC#
Lightbringer breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Gracie Jr misses its intended target.
Lightbringer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lightbringer takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie Jr. #T3#
Lightbringer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lightbringer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie Jr up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lightbringer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lightbringer - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lightbringer smiles and moves away.
Uther Lightbringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.#CL#
Lightbringer instigates a clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightbringer is keeping busy.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Lightbringer improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lightbringer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lightbringer keeps control of Gracie Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Lightbringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightbringer stalls.
Gracie Jr blocks a body shot from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uther Lightbringer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightbringer gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
A short uppercut from Lightbringer.
Gracie Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Lightbringer manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lightbringer rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Lightbringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie Jr's elbow.
Gracie Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uther Lightbringer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightbringer blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gracie Jr to work.
Lightbringer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbringer controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lightbringer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Lightbringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lightbringer stalling.
Lightbringer lands a left hand.
A short left from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lightbringer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lightbringer stalling against the cage.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Lightbringer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie Jr letting Lightbringer take a breather here.
Gracie Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightbringer's elbow.
Lightbringer lands with a right to the head.
Lightbringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #T2#
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightbringer taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lightbringer - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightbringer tries a body shot but Gracie Jr blocks it.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Uther Lightbringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Lightbringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Lightbringer has him pressed against the cage.
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Lightbringer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightbringer as Gracie Jr tries to tie him up.
Lightbringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightbringer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightbringer lands a nice uppercut.
Lightbringer tries to work over Gracie Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightbringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lightbringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightbringer gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightbringer won't allow it. #T4##TD2#
Gracie Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lightbringer is sitting in close to Gracie Jr's body. Gracie Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lightbringer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lightbringer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Muramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Muramasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Jr didn't expect that.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa forces his way into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Muramasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muramasa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Gracie Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Rasgado.
Gracie Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasgado scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rasgado clinches up with Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Gracie Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie Jr looking to stall.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Rasgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasgado misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
Rasgado lands with a right to the head.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Gracie Jr manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Rasgado.
Rasgado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie Jr under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Gracie Jr misses with a looping left.
Gracie Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Rasgado closes the distance and clinches.
Rasgado scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr has Rasgado pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rasgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasgado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
A bit of stalling here from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Gracie Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie Jr is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasgado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rasgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Rasgado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #T3#
Gracie Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Gracie Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown
and Rasgado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasgado manages to avoid it.
Rasgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasgado works Gracie Jr's body with a nice hook.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Gracie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Rasgado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rasgado darts in and clinches Gracie Jr up against the cage.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr has Rasgado pushed against the cage.
Rasgado scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
A short right from Rasgado.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Rasgado lands with a right to the head.
Gracie Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasgado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie Jr avoiding damage.
Gracie Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasgado up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rasgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rasgado throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gracie Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rasgado!
Rasgado is looking for a sweep.
Rasgado is not content to let Gracie Jr control the position.
Rasgado is trying to improve his position.
Rasgado wants to control but Gracie Jr postures up.#SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasgado, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr throws an elbow but Rasgado slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasgado can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Rasgado is defending well.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Rasgado is working away.
Rasgado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Rasgado is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasgado is trying to escape the position but Gracie Jr is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it.
Rasgado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasgado is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasgado keeps trying to improve his position.
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #T3#
Rasgado is letting Gracie Jr control him for a moment.
Rasgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasgado is not content to let Gracie Jr control the position.
Nick Gracie Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Rasgado is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasgado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie Jr trying to control the action but Rasgado is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasgado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gracie Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rasgado throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rasgado's shoulder, as Rasgado tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasgado! But no joy.
Rasgado throws out a loose jab but Gracie Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rasgado to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasgado catches Gracie Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rasgado cracks Gracie Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rasgado throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Jr moves away and avoids it.
Rasgado looks to land a left hand but Gracie Jr moved out of range nicely.
Gracie Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Rasgado is quick to defend against it.
Rasgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rasgado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasgado is just out of range.
Rasgado tries to clinch but Gracie Jr is having none of it.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Rasgado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasgado misses with an uppercut.
Gracie Jr attempts a counter takedown but Rasgado avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Gracie Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasgado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Gracie Jr misses its intended target.
Rasgado stuns Gracie Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasgado punishes Gracie Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado avoids the body shot from Gracie Jr.
Rasgado lands with a cross.
Gracie Jr takes a swing at Rasgado's ribcage but misses.
Rasgado scores with a nice right hand.
Rasgado throws a hook but Gracie Jr blocks it.
Gracie Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rasgado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasgado but Rasgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie Jr. #T2#
Gracie Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasgado.
Gracie Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rasgado.
Ricardo Rasgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rasgado to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Gracie Jr's defenses. #TD#
Gracie Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie Jr trying to pass the guard but Rasgado defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rasgado is looking to improve his position.
Rasgado wants to control but Gracie Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie Jr is taking a breather. Rasgado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rasgado is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control from half guard but Rasgado is working away.
Gracie Jr thows a huge punch but Rasgado dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Rasgado defends the submission attempt.
Rasgado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasgado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasgado trying to control from the bottom.
Rasgado is looking to improve his position.
Rasgado is in trouble now - Gracie Jr has advanced to mount!
Gracie Jr controlling his opponent.
Gracie Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasgado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie Jr wants to take Rasgado's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Gracie Jr has isolated one of Rasgado's arms. Rasgado looking to fight him off but Gracie Jr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Gracie Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bonifacio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bonifacio is looking to control Gracie Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonifacio avoid being mounted?
Bonifacio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonifacio defends it well.
Bonifacio wants to improve his position but Gracie Jr is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bonifacio defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
Bonifacio tries to get to full guard but Gracie Jr has control of the leg. #T2#
Gracie Jr tries to pass to full mount but Bonifacio defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonifacio tries to get to full guard but Gracie Jr has control of the leg.
Bonifacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonifacio tries to get out of the position.
Gracie Jr is looking to advance position but Bonifacio won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bonifacio is defending well.
Gracie Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonifacio keeps working. #T3#
Bonifacio is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie Jr from advancing position. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bonifacio defends the submission attempt.
Bonifacio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonifacio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonifacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonifacio trying to hold on to Gracie Jr's head to control him but Gracie Jr postures up.
Gracie Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonifacio defending well though. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but Bonifacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie Jr to get the leverage.
Bonifacio is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie Jr sits in half guard.
Bonifacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but Bonifacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie Jr to get the leverage.
Bonifacio controlling the position for now.
Gracie Jr winds up and cracks Bonifacio with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonifacio is staying active underneath Gracie Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gracie Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonifacio moves away.
Bonifacio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie Jr is defended easily by Bonifacio.
A cross from Gracie Jr lands.
Bonifacio clobbers Gracie Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie Jr has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lunges at Gracie Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie Jr's hand. #CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it. #T1#
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio is working Gracie Jr over against the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head. #T2#
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio works on Gracie Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie Jr misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie Jr misses the target.
Gracie Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3##CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonifacio is leaning against Gracie Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bonifacio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bonifacio stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Bonifacio finds it's way through Gracie Jr's defenses.
Gracie Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonifacio defends well and Gracie Jr ends up having to push Bonifacio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bonifacio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bonifacio.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Gracie Jr decides to pull guard.
Nick Gracie Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonifacio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonifacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.#T2#
Bonifacio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie Jr trying to control but Bonifacio is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonifacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bonifacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bonifacio is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonifacio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Gracie Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonifacio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie Jr wants to pass the guard but Bonifacio is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bonifacio pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonifacio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonifacio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bonifacio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Bonifacio clinches.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracie Jrs head.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie Jr drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio presses Gracie Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio is working Gracie Jr over against the cage.#T3#
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Bonifacio prevents Gracie Jr from breaking the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio cracks Gracie Jr with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
Bonifacio presses Gracie Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie Jr throws the left hand but Bonifacio avoids the punch easily.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio had his way with Nick Gracie Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie Jr taking a breather.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Gracie Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie Jr jumps into guard, dragging Bonifacio to the mat.
Bonifacio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonifacio continues to stall.
Bonifacio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Gracie Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonifacio is working away from the top position though.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Bonifacio keeps him under control.
Bonifacio is taking a breather. Gracie Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bonifacio advances to half guard.
Gracie Jr won't allow Bonifacio to pass to mount.
Bonifacio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Bonifacio keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Jr avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well, if Bonifacio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bonifacio passes to full mount!
Gracie Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonifacio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie Jr is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bonifacio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Bonifacio controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonifacio controlling from mount.
Nick Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie Jr tries to lock up and control but Bonifacio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bonifacio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie Jr regains half guard.
Bonifacio controlling the pace.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Bonifacio is controlling well. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonifacio pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonifacio trying to pass the guard but Gracie Jr defending well.
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:44
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:44
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Andres Bonifacio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Gracie Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stampede counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stampede ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Gracie Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stampede did well to prevent Gracie Jr getting side control.
Gracie Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stampede wants to get back to full guard.
Stampede has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie Jr is working away from the top position though.
Gracie Jr is keen to just control but Stampede is a slippery customer.
Stampede trying to control but Gracie Jr postures up. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stampede is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is thwarting Stampede's attempts to control the position.
Gracie Jr is looking to advance position but Stampede won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stampede defends it well. #T1#
Gracie Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Stampede really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stampede sees it coming and defends easily.
Stampede is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stampede can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stampede is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Stampede tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stampede has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Stampede is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stampede is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie Jr sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stampede doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie Jr. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Stampede takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stampede looking to control.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Gracie Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stampede controls Gracie Jr momentarily but Gracie Jr frees himself.
Stampede keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jr from controlling successfully.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Stampede is retaining full guard.
Stampede is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Stampede is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr wants to pass the guard but Stampede is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Gracie Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stampede is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie Jr drops back looking for a leg! Stampede is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stampede manages to kick Gracie Jr off! Gracie Jr jumps back into Stampede's guard.
Gracie Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stampede looking for a sweep. Not yet Stampede, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gracie Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede connects with the punch.
Stampede dips to his left and cracks Gracie Jr with an uppercut!
Stampede displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Stampede.
Stampede misses with a right hand #TD#
and Gracie Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Stampede fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Stampede is retaining full guard.
Stampede pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stampede controls Gracie Jr momentarily but Gracie Jr frees himself.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
Nick Gracie Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Stampede working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gracie Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Stampede is working away.
Stampede is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is working to tighten his grip on Stampede's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stampede has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Stampede passes out! Gracie Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019

#R1#
Gracie Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sit Hirun counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sit Hirun as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sit Hirun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sit Hirun blocks a jab.#TD#
Gracie Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sit Hirun did well to prevent Gracie Jr getting side control.
Gracie Jr is looking to take a break and control but Sit Hirun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr moves into full mount! Sit Hirun won't be happy about that!
Gracie Jr misses with a head shot.
Gracie Jr controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gracie Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sit Hirun is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sit Hirun is surviving well by controlling Gracie Jr's body position as best he can.
Gracie Jr moves to the back.
Gracie Jr trying to control momentarily.
Gracie Jr controlling the position well here. Sit Hirun rolled but Gracie Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sit Hirun can't escape the position.
Sit Hirun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is working for a rear naked choke. Sit Hirun is not defending it well and Gracie Jr has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sit Hirun refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sit Hirun's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Gracie Jr!
Apidej Sit Hirun was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Shelton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelton slips under a jab.
Shelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelton with the counter takedown but Gracie Jr avoids it easily.
Shelton slips a straight right by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Shelton.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook. Shelton ducked under it nicely.
Gracie Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie Jr is defended easily by Shelton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr misses the jab.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shelton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gracie Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shelton sprawls well initially but Gracie Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Gracie Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Shelton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelton is looking for a sweep. Gracie Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie Jr trying to control from half guard but Shelton is working away.
Shelton trying to hold on to Gracie Jr's head to control him but Gracie Jr postures up.
Shelton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to pass Shelton's guard but actually Shelton recovers to full guard.
Shelton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Shelton keeps moving.
Gracie Jr is really struggling to control Shelton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelton moves away.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Shelton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie Jr manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Shelton is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.
Shelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie Jr defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelton pulls his head out easily.
Gracie Jr taking some punishment here, with Shelton in his half guard.
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Gracie Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Gracie Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shelton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shelton postures up.
Gracie Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shelton works over Gracie Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shelton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shelton distracts Gracie Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shelton is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gracie Jr working for a triangle but Shelton defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie Jr is breathing heavily.
Shelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shelton trying to control but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie Jr is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Gracie Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shelton ducks under a wild hook from Gracie Jr.#TD2#
Shelton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Shelton has control of the leg.
Shelton trying to control the pace.
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Shelton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Shelton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Jr avoid being mounted?#T1#
Gracie Jr is not content to let Shelton control the position.
Shelton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shelton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Shelton keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Shelton content to control rather than advance.
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Shelton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shelton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shelton is nestled in close to Gracie Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shelton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Shelton is controlling well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Shelton is nestled in close to Gracie Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shelton pulls his head out easily.
Gracie Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep. Shelton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Shelton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shelton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Shelton there.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shelton stays in close to Gracie Jr's body and controls the position.
Shelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Shelton won't allow Gracie Jr to sweep him here.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie Jr has his foot on Shelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for a guillotine here but Shelton defends easily.
Shelton advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Gracie Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shelton lands a nice short elbow.
Shelton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie Jr keeps working.
Shelton working Gracie Jr over with strikes.
Shelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Shelton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Shelton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Jr avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie Jr moves into full guard.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobi Shelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gracie Jr slips a jab from Shelton.
Gracie Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Shelton moves out of range.
Shelton looks for a takedown but Gracie Jr sprawls well.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelton.
Shelton swings for the body but Gracie Jr moves out of range.
Shelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie Jr.
Shelton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shelton lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Gracie Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelton.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Shelton moves out of range.
Gracie Jr misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Shelton throws a body punch but Gracie Jr moves out of range. #TD2#
Shelton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shelton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shelton stands up over Gracie Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position.
Shelton postures up in Gracie Jr's guard and throws a big left but Gracie Jr blocks it. #SUB#
Gracie Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shelton defends it easily.
Shelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie Jr wants to sweep here but Shelton controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Shelton postures up.
Shelton stands up over Gracie Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Shelton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shelton has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shelton with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shelton is aware though and is defending well.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie Jr is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton is in close to Gracie Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a triangle but Shelton pushes his legs off easily.
Shelton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shelton pushing down on Gracie Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shelton lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Shelton has control of the leg.
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head. #T3#
Shelton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shelton lands a nice short elbow.
Shelton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shelton slips a nice elbow through Gracie Jr's hands, connecting with Gracie Jr's forehead.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
Shelton distracts Gracie Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Shelton postures up.
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
Shelton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shelton working over Gracie Jr with some ground and pound. Gracie Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Shelton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shelton is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Shelton.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie Jr is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Gracie Jr has momentary wrist control but Shelton slips an elbow through the middle.
Shelton controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie Jr working for a triangle but Shelton defends it easily.
Gracie Jr looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobi Shelton really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie Jr slips under a jab.
Gracie Jr misses the jab.
Shelton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie Jr misses the jab.
Gracie Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelton moves away.
Shelton throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie Jr's shoulder, as Gracie Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelton.
Shelton throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shelton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shelton lands an elbow.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
Shelton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Shelton working the ground and pound.
Shelton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie Jr some visible discomfort.
Shelton scores with punches from side control.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
Shelton wants to control but Gracie Jr is keeping him busy.
Shelton is chipping away with strikes.
Shelton trying to control the position but Gracie Jr is working away.
Gracie Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gracie Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shelton's best efforts.
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shelton lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Gracie Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie Jr has his foot on Shelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Shelton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shelton has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.
Shelton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Shelton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shelton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shelton working over Gracie Jr with some ground and pound. Gracie Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Shelton drops an elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Shelton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shelton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie Jr is trying to control but can't.
Shelton is keen to just control but Gracie Jr is a slippery customer.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Shelton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie Jr avoid being mounted?
Gracie Jr is pressing down on Shelton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
Shelton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shelton controls the pace.#T4#
Gracie Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie Jr has momentary wrist control but Shelton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelton defends well.
Shelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shelton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Shelton postures up.
Shelton landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shelton is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position.
Shelton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobi Shelton dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Shelton misses.
Gracie Jr throws a body punch but Shelton moves out of range.
Shelton looks to land a right hand but Gracie Jr moved out of range.
Shelton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shelton defends it nicely.
Shelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shelton misses its intended target. #TD2#
Shelton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie Jr to the ground. Shelton is now in Gracie Jr's guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Shelton postures up.
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelton stands up over Gracie Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shelton defends well.
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Gracie Jr keeps moving.
Gracie Jr is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shelton distracts Gracie Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shelton postures up.
Gracie Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shelton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Shelton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie Jr's guard.
Gracie Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shelton slips a nice elbow through Gracie Jr's hands, connecting with Gracie Jr's forehead.
Shelton is nestled in close to Gracie Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shelton is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelton is nestled in close to Gracie Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shelton is keen to just control but Gracie Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shelton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie Jr keeps working.
Gracie Jr has hold of Shelton's hands but Shelton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Shelton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie Jr is trying to control but can't.
Shelton trying to control the action but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gracie Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nick Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie Jr's brow.
Shelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gracie Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobi Shelton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Gracie Jr keeping moving, preventing Shelton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for a guillotine here but Shelton defends easily.
Shelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie Jr is keeping the position for now.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie Jr's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shelton trying to control but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobi Shelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shelton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobi Shelton!
Kobi Shelton is the new bantamweight champion!
Kobi Shelton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPARTA 16: Duke B. vs. Galang
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Stampede takes a swing at Gracie Jr's ribcage but misses.
Gracie Jr feints the counter takedown.
Stampede scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stampede misses with a straight right.
Stampede throws a shot to the body.
Stampede scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stampede definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Stampede counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Gracie Jr with that takedown attempt.
Stampede moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stampede lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Stampede. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Stampede moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Stampede makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Gracie Jr shoots in and bounces Stampede off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Gracie Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stampede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stampede keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jr from controlling successfully.
Gracie Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stampede looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stampede on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stampede tries to get out of the position.
Gracie Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede looking to control.
Stampede will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie Jr preventing the sweep.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Stampede keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stampede tries to roll over but Gracie Jr keeps him under control.
Gracie Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stampede!
Gracie Jr looking to control but Stampede is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Stampede is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie Jr.
Stampede is looking to get to half guard.
Stampede has given up his back here. Will Gracie Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T3##SUB2#
Gracie Jr is cranking Stampede's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stampede! He's tightened the choke and Stampede is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Gracie Jr!
Nick Gracie Jr is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1#
Stampede takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Stampede lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie Jr doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Gracie Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to pass to full mount but Stampede defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stampede defend it? Gracie Jr steps over the head and cranks it - Stampede is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B.
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cassel drives through and clinches with Gracie Jr against the cage.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to break free but Cassel has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cassel tries to pull guard but Gracie Jr won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie Jr pulls guard successfully.
Gracie Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Cassel is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Gracie Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Cassel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: ST. PIERRE vs. BLACKBEARD
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
Dunlop throws a series of punches but Gracie Jr avoids them all with ease.
Dunlop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunlop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Dunlop scores with a hook.
Fuzzy Dunlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunlop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie Jr on the side of the head.#ROC#
Gracie Jr is rocked!
Dunlop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Jr throws the left hand but Dunlop avoids the punch easily.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Gracie Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gracie Jr in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dunlop is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 3: J. Luna vs. Umbebe
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Sit Hirun instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sit Hirun presses Gracie Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sit Hirun as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Sit Hirun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sit Hirun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Sit Hirun counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Gracie Jr swings for the body but Sit Hirun moves out of range.
Sit Hirun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie Jr.
And Gracie Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Sit Hirun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sit Hirun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie Jr's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sit Hirun throws a shot to the body.
Apidej Sit Hirun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gracie Jr missing with a left hand there. Sit Hirun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sit Hirun lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie Jr misses with a looping right.
Sit Hirun just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie Jr. Sit Hirun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sit Hirun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sit Hirun misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sit Hirun scores with a jab.
Sit Hirun connects with a right hand. Gracie Jr shakes it off.#ROC#
Gracie Jr is rocked!
Gracie Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie Jr loads up on a big right hand but Sit Hirun slips the punch.
Apidej Sit Hirun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##KD#
Sit Hirun lands a left and a right that send Gracie Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Sit Hirun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Sit Hirun finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gracie Jr misses. #KD#
Sit Hirun feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie Jr sprawling to the canvas! Gracie Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sit Hirun finish him?!
BOOM! Sit Hirun lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gracie Jr. Gracie Jr tries to recover but Sit Hirun is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gracie Jr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apidej Sit Hirun!
After the fight, Apidej Sit Hirun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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